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Board & Staff

Advisory Board:


Mike Kaplan

Nicola Breytenbach-Steiner

Dilip Ramniklal Mehta

Donna M. Baker

Lita Asscher

Russell Simmons

Elliot Tannenbaum

H.E Mr. Festus G. Mogae

Linah Mohohlo

Scott H. Rauch

Hedda T. Schupak

Governing Board:


Meir Dalumi

Dylan Dix

Anna Martin

Cathy Calhoun

Yancy Weinrich

Rebecca M. Foerster

Sally Morrison

Phyllis Bergman

Ed Hrabak

Jaci Wilson-Reid

Varda Shine

Ellen Haddigan

Staff:


Dr. Benjamin Chavis

Emily George

Nancy Orem Lyman

Richard Slomovitz

Nahshon Craig

Lesego Mathware

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News & Events

  • Donna Distefano, Royal Asscher, and Banneker Watches collaborate with Diamond Empowerment Fund on new jewelry line
  • DEF Announces New Diamonds for Good Membership Platform!
  • Join Diamonds for Good By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr.

About DEF

The Diamond Empowerment Fund is an international non-profit organization supporting education initiatives in diamond producing countries. Learn more or donate.

Recent News

  • Donna Distefano, Royal Asscher, And Banneker Watches Collaborate With Diamond Empowerment Fund On New Jewelry Lines
  • JA Chair Georgie Gleim & AGS President-Elect Louis Smith Join Diamond Empowerment Fund’s Diamonds for Good Membership Program
  • Gemological Institute of America: Helping to Educate Africa

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